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10 November 30 • 2017 jn views continued from page 8 quasi-Nazi Hungarian nationalist group, say Gorka is a sworn mem- ber. Gorka wore a medal typically worn by Vitézi Rend members to a Jan. 20 inauguration ball, but said it was a gesture honoring his late father. Other notables attending were Laura Loomer, an alt-right activ- ist whose account was closed by Twitter, and Joe Posobiec, a far-right zealot whose claim to fame, among other extreme activi- ties, is infiltrating an anti-Trump rally while carrying a sign "Rape Melania" in an attempt to tarnish the protesters. Morton Klein, who has been ZOA's president for more than two decades, said in an interview, "I can't control who supports me," while acknowledging he has many "extreme far-right Jews support- ing me." So, has he asked himself, "Why?" And, we might also ask, does he feel comfortable having this support? Another question: Why does he believe David Duke, the former grand wizard of the KKK, declared when Trump won that, "This is one of the most exciting nights of my life?" No, Klein can't control who supports him, but he can control whom he breaks bread with and shares a cup of wine. This is not about support Klein can't control. Bannon and Gorka were special guests. This is the sec- ond time Bannon was invited (the first time he was still in the White House, but he did not attend) and this year, Bannon received a standing ovation. His nationalistic rhetoric was frequently interrupted with applause, according to press reports. Bannon and Gorka were two key aides to a president who described protesters shouting "Jews will not replace us" at the Charlottesville protests as "some very fine people." The political evolution of the ZOA is disturbing and sad, given the organization's outstanding his- tory. Moreover, it was developed under the banner of supporting the State of Israel. The Israelis obviously will not criticize the ZOA or Klein, but can anyone imagine them fawning over the likes of Bannon, Gorka, et al? A prediction: One day the ZOA will rue its alliance. • Berl Falbaum of West Bloomfield is a veteran journalist and author. 2212140 W I NN E R ! BR OA DWA Y.C O M ' S A U DI E N C E C HOIC E AWA R D F OR BE S T M USIC A L " F A R A N D A W A Y T H E BES T MUSIC A L OF T HE Y E A R ! " — N P R !$# BroadwayInDetroit.com, ticketmaster.com, 800-982-2787 & box office 313-872-1000. Groups (12+): Groups@BroadwayInDetroit.com or 313-871-1132. 6:30PM Feb. 11. Metro Detroit's Best Kept Secret Steven E. Stein, M.D. With 25 years of experience Dr. Stein has performed 1000's of face and neck lift procedures, along with blepharoplasties (eyelid surgery) and fat grafting. Because of his vast experience, Dr. Stein is the only plastic surgeon you should be choosing for your cosmetic procedures. Somerset Center for Plastic Surgery Steven E. Stein, M.D. 1579 W. Big Beaver Rd. Suite B-7, Troy, Michigan 48084 ZZZVWHYHQVWHLQPGFRP What's on your holiday wish list? Call us now for what you really want! 248-643-7710 Greenberg's View Morton Klein can't control who supports him, but he can control whom he breaks bread with and shares a cup of wine.